Jerry Kidd

Just say no to Windows 10…for now!

I just got back from a summer’s worth of travel to Spain and then to Maui.  I had a great time at both destinations and really enjoyed the sights, sounds, smells, activities, people and of course the FOOD! While I was gone, Microsoft released the latest version of the Windows operating system, Version 10.  It…

Jerry Kidd

The Social Web…A Boon for real estate agents

There’s no doubt about it. The Internet has become the social meeting place for people from all walks of life. Whether they’re looking for a new place to live, need information on a certain topic or just want a little laugh, they’re turning to the social web to get what they need. In addition, search…

Jerry Kidd

Stop online ads dead in their tracks!

Ever notice how you can be shopping for something online and then everywhere you go online afterwards you see ads for what you were shopping for?  I sure did and it annoyed the heck out of me!  I tried private browsing,  I tried telling my browser to not let companies track me and still those…

Jerry Kidd

Wouldn’t it be great if your website actually produced valuable leads, regularly?

Have you ever looked at a great website and analyzed what exactly is on it? I want to spend some time with you analyzing just what makes a great website great, specifically I want to talk about the about the extra pieces, besides the general writing, that make up a successful website. One such “extra…

Jerry Kidd

Maybe it’s time to get Office 365

I’m no fan of Microsoft or it’s software as I am sure is apparent to any regular reader of my blog posts. However, I realize that many of you still rely on Microsoft operating systems as well as the ubiquitous Microsoft Office. Part of my distaste for Microsoft stems from their draconian licensing policies and…

Jerry Kidd

Is your web site REALLY ready for mobile?

By now you probably have a mobile version of your website available for consumers to use.  And if you don’t, you really need to get on the stick! Back in 2011 Trulia was among the first of the portals to bring out a mobile-optimized app for the iPad and iPhone, with other platforms coming along…

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10 places to find cool things to post that will build your real estate credibility!

One of the ways that you can utilize your social media accounts is to post interesting information about real estate.  Doing so on a regular basis helps to position you as a knowledgeable person on real estate topics. But, you can only post so much about your new listings or your open houses or your…

Jerry Kidd

How to avoid sleazy tech support sites

You may have had this happen to you. You are working away at your computer when a pop up appears telling you that your computer is infected with a nasty virus and all that you have to do is to click on the indicated box and technicians will swoop in and fix your problem.  For…

Jerry Kidd

How to turn your iPhone into a full featured scanner for free!

In years past I used to carry a laptop, portable scanner and portable printer with me whenever I took a trip.  I had a nice Tumi bag that held everything very nicely.  But, it was heavy and in order to use it all, I had to go through the setup and boot up process. Times…

Jerry Kidd

Nifty idea that could thwart burglars makes a great closing gift!

I am one of those people that loves to find new technologies and check them out.  I am always looking at things and asking myself the question “How could this be useful to a real estate agent?” Asking that simple question often leads me to recommend some products that are directly useful to agents as…